50: Top 21 SEOs to Follow in 2024

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Keeping up with SEO means always learning from the top minds in the field.

Here’s a list of the top 21 SEO experts who are shaping trends and strategies right now and into the future.

Following these leaders will help you stay on the cutting edge of SEO practices.

  1. Louis Smith: (Ecommerce) UK

  2. Steven Schneider: (Content) US

  3. Jake Ward: (AI + Content) Remote

  4. Ben Goodey: (Content + CRO) Australia

  5. Areej AbuAli: (SEO for tech) London

  6. Mark Williams-Cook: (Content + research) UK

  7. Anna York: (SEO Learning) Germany

  8. Amanpreet Singh: (Content) India

  9. Samy Thuillier: (Content) Portugal

  10. Liam Quirk: (SEO growth) UK

  11. Rob Hoffman: (Content + Programatic) Remote

  12. Nathan Hirsch: (SEO for B2B) US

  13. Samantha North: (Blogging + Content) London

  14. Kevin Indig: (Enterprise seo) US

  15. Nathan Gotch: (SEO Learning) US

  16. Steve Toth: (Content + Consulting) Canada

  17. Connor Gillivan: (Content + Backlinks) US

  18. Neil Patel: (AI + growth w/ seo) UK

  19. Tim Hanson: (Content AI) UK

  20. Matt Diggity: (SEO growth for biz) Thailand

Bonus: Fery Kaszoni (Digital PR) UK

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I know most of these SEOs personally and they CRUSH it on social.

Sharing daily insights, SOPs, Google updates, and more.

I follow all of them and learn a tremendous amount.

You should do the same!

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Action Steps

  1. Follow these experts on social media and their blogs.

  2. Engage with their content to expand your SEO knowledge.

  3. Apply learned strategies to your own SEO efforts.

Remember, staying updated with industry leaders is key to keeping your SEO game strong.

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